Birmingham-Hoover, AL

In comparison to other metros, the Birmingham metro overall is relatively less densely populated, averaging around 214 people per square mile. Traditionally known in its earliest days as one of the most important industrial hubs in the Deep South, focusing on iron, steel and the railways, the metro area now is increasingly becoming the home of Asian nationalities.

Though their populations are still relatively small, many of the people groups maintain their unique socio-cultural identity by forming local ethnic associations.

Total Population: 1,145,647

(An increase of 1.56 % in the past 5 years.)

Census Data

Foreign Born - 46,059

Language Spoken at Home - 59,258

[Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Foreign Born and Language Spoken at Home]

Quick Facts

Home to the Vulcan, the world's largest cast iron statue and considered one of the most memorable works of civic art in the United States

53.4% of Asians born in the United States speak a language at home other than English, 83.2% of Asians born outside the United States speak a language at home other than English.

70.2% of all Foreign Born are from an Asian ethnicity or nationality.

2.2% of population born in the United States speak a language at home other then English.

39.2% of foreign born population speak a language at home other than English.

Profile

The Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area is nestled in a strong Greek, Russian, and Afro-American heritage. Though these past heritages continue to hold annual festivals, events and exert an influence, the more recent influences to the area have come in terms of Asian nationalities. As a result, Islamic mosques, Buddhist temples, Hindu temples, and even a Sikh temple are regular places for these new Asian nationalities to visit. In addition, one can easily find the various Asian nationalities in the many ethnic restaurants and businesses scattered throughout the Metropolitan area.

A few ethno-linguistic people groups now calling the Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area their home are: Mandarin speaking Chinese, Vietnamese, Northern Yemeni, and several different South Asian Indian people groups.

"After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb."(Revelation 7:9, NIV)